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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

5

W. O. W. Banquet And Initiation At Columbus Camp

The Columbus Camp No. 61 of the Woodmen of the World hosted a banquet at Traveler's Cafe with Woodmen camps from Harp er and Junction, followed by initiation ceremonies in the Schaefer House basement. Sixty members and visitors attended, including Kerrville District Deputy J. E. Koon. Junction Camp Drill Team helped with the initiation.

Columbus Harper and Junction Traveler’s Cafe Schaefer J. E. Koon Kerrville

Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes

Morris Ranch Home Demonstration club met at Mrs Hugo Usener on July 14. The group discussed posture and flower arrangement led by demonstrator, with Mr Alfred Heimann delivering a council report. The next meeting is at Mrs G H Bierschwale on July 28 to work on a scrapbook of Texas shrubs and flowers. Community visits include Mrs Cotton Walker and Mrs H M McLeod of Opalusis La. visiting the Morris family. Estella Kramer of Harper visiting Mrs Johnnie Stein. Lee Morris family and San Antonio friends visiting the ranch. Alfons Klein and son Rudy on a Mason trip. and Ottmar Schnerr coordinating a rodeo at Lakeview Tourist Camp July 22-23. Subscribe to the Standard.

Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club Hugo Usener Alfred Heimann G. H. Bierschwale Texas Cotton Walker H. M. McLeod Opalusis Morris Maud Barrett A. J. Byrd Estella Kramer Harper Johnnie Stein Lee Morris San Antonio Ottmar Schnerr Lakeview Bucnanan Dam Clayton Morris Cora Kathleen Morris Alfons Klein Rudy Mason

Western Auto Associate Store Opening in Fredericksburg

Workmen remodel the Peter Kleck building on East Main Street to house a Western Auto Associate Store. Manager W. K. Hastings, formerly with GMAC in San Antonio, now residing in Fredericksburg, will oversee a full line of auto parts radios washing machines and sundry items. Opening date to be announced.

Peter Kleck East Main Street Western Auto W. K. Hastings General Motors Acceptance Corporation San Antonio Fredericksburg

Cafe Changes Hands at The Bright Star Cafe

The Bright Star Cafe changes ownership with Rubin Beckmann taking over on Saturday July 22. Walter Schaefer Jr. has run the cafe for a year and Beckmann, formerly with Schneiders Produce Co., becomes the new manager. On opening day a free sandwich accompanies every beer purchase. An official notice appears in another section.

Bright Star Cafe Walter Schaefer Jr Rubin Beckmann Schneiders Produce Co

Summer School Closing Program at Doss and Cherry Springs

Rev. J. M. Bergner and Mrs. Bergner taught a seven week German course at Doss and Cherry Springs during the summer session. The closing program announced the end of the course and highlighted student participation.

J. M. Bergner Bergner Doss Cherry Springs

Joint school closing exercises at Doss on July 27

Pupils from both schools will participate in a 3 PM program at Doss followed by a bazaar hosted by the Ladies Aid. At 8 PM a three act play titled Other's Moment will be performed by Luther League members.

Doss Ladies Aid Organization Luther League

Air Cooling Unit Installed At Peter's Hall

An air-conditioning system was installed in the confectionery of Peter's Hall last week. R. J. Peter said the roof mounted unit materially reduced interior temperature. The fan cooled air drawn through the roof mounted unit into the building.

Peter’s Hall R. J. Peter

Albert Singing Club Marks Fourth Anniversary at Albert Hall

The Albert Singing Club under director Felix T. Pehl celebrates its fourth anniversary next Sunday July 23 at Albert Hall. The 2 PM program offers a free song recital with Albert Singing Club Albert Mixed Chorus Concordia Echo and Frohsinn plus entertainment such as goat roping cigar races and mule riding. Pehl's Orchestra will provide music for the closing dance.

Albert Singing Club Felix T. Pehl Wil Albert Hall Albert Mixed Chours Concordia Echo and Frohsinn Aftenoon Pehl

County Ag Assistant Breaks Arm in Garage Accident

Gillespie County Agricultural Conservation Association secretary Dorman D. Sells suffered a broken left arm in three places near the wrist when his car rolled backward into his garage. His arm was caught between the door and the wall as he attempted to block the roll. A nerve injury was reported.

Dorman D. Sell Gillespie County Agricultural Conservation Association Sells Sell

Local residents visit relatives after accident

The article notes Sell was hospitalized after the mishap and remains there this week to recover. Mr and Mrs Victor Kneese of Dallas visited relatives and friends in the area.

Sell Mrs Victor Kneese

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